Strategic Communications Leader for Public Policy School

Cornell University; Town of Ithaca (NY); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Cornell University’s Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy seeks an Assistant Dean of Communications to lead its communications and marketing efforts, raising visibility locally, nationally, and globally.

You’ll set a clear vision, build partnerships across stakeholders, and tell compelling stories about the school’s research, people, and programs. Reporting to the Dean and with oversight of two professionals, you’ll guide priorities, implement a strategic plan, and collaborate across central

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 7–10 years of experience in communications, public affairs, marketing, or journalism.
• Experience as a communications leader serving multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to develop and implement an annual strategic communications plan.
• Proven ability to lead marketing and media campaigns and crisis communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Brooks School's comprehensive communications and marketing strategy across internal and external audiences.
• Direct digital/print content, publications, websites, social media, and media outreach; partner with University Relations to promote faculty expertise and initiatives.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to school leadership, supervise staff, manage resources and budgets, and foster a high-performing team.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Crisis communications

Storytelling

Stakeholder collaboration

Budget management

Vendor management

Writing and editing

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Cornell University’s Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy seeks an Assistant Dean of Communications to lead its communications and marketing efforts, raising visibility locally, nationally, and globally.

You’ll set a clear vision, build partnerships across stakeholders, and tell compelling stories about the school’s research, people, and programs. Reporting to the Dean and with oversight of two professionals, you’ll guide priorities, implement a strategic plan, and collaborate across central